Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a video conference hearing and for any additional development as deemed necessary.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service and was not related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The Board also determined that his ulnar neuropathy of the left arm was not incurred in service. As a result, both claims were denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD or CAD. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further development of his claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for right hearing loss and tinnitus. He also claims hypertension and diabetes mellitus as due to exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran seeks service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy as secondary to prostate cancer. He also seeks a higher rating for prostate cancer, including urinary incontinence and the need for absorbent materials.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's prostate cancer warrants a 40 percent disability rating since September 1, 2008.,The Veteran seeks an increased rating for PTSD. He also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of hypertension and erectile dysfunction for additional development, including a VA examination to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension and whether it is secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and hypertension were incurred in or due to his active duty service. The case is now pending for a supplemental opinion from the September 2011 VA examiner or a new one.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, hiatal hernia, TMJ disability, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The appeals were dismissed as there was no evidence to support higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is not related to his active service and does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was first manifested during active duty and is therefore granted service connection. The claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus are remanded as additional VA treatment records may be needed to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the likely cause of his erectile dysfunction, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection effective September 12, 2006. The claim for bilateral corneal abrasions is reopened and the issue of service connection for PTSD is granted with a noncompensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability and hypertension, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions during active duty or within one year after separation from active duty. The Board also found no evidence of chronicity of symptoms post-service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied as the conditions at issue are not found to be related to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board finds that the appellant's current hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his active service or any incident therein, nor is it causally related to or aggravated by any service-connected disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's stomach disability and hypertension are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was incurred during his period of active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, while his hypertension does not appear to be linked to his service.